Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week.
Actors' Equity:
The Actors’ Equity Foundation hosted its 2026 awards this past Monday. Check out some photos from the event! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-Ali-Louis-Bourzgui-Ruben-Santiago-Hudson-and-More-at-the-Actors-Equity-Foundation-Awards-20260624
[image or embed]— Actors' Equity Association (@actorsequity.bsky.social) June 25, 2026 at 12:31 PM
AFSCME:
Members of AFSCME Local 3157 (Council 13) stepped up to negotiate a strong new contract that includes pay raises and more vacation time. This will help their Pennsylvania county prison recruit and retain the staff they need to keep their community safe. https://t.co/nVMxuivf7R
— AFSCME (@AFSCME) June 24, 2026
Air Line Pilots Association:
At yesterday's @SenateCommerce hearing, @ALPAPresident explained why pilots need integrated flight deck technologies and why alternatives to integrated systems - like Electronic Flight Bags - aren't sufficient. Thank you @SenDuckworth for asking this important question. pic.twitter.com/8jPcsQw76B
— Air Line Pilots Association (@ALPAPilots) June 24, 2026
Alliance for Retired Americans:
It's no secret that President Trump wants to make it harder for older Americans to vote by mail. Now he's demanding the Postal Service do his dirty work and refuse to deliver ballots to eligible voters. @sengarypeters isn't standing for it, and neither will we. pic.twitter.com/Edrc9PeHXK
— Alliance for Retired Americans (@ActiveRetirees) June 25, 2026
Amalgamated Transit Union:
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the tragic fatal shooting of our Local 820-Union City, NJ, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Manuel Colon. Our entire community is reeling from the senseless act of gun violence that took the life of one of our own. Our…
— ATU, Transit Union (@ATUComm) June 25, 2026
American Federation of Musicians:
The AFM wrapped up its 103rd International Convention today. Under the theme “Two Countries, One Union,” the 103rd Convention, Delegates from across the US and Canada gathered to strengthen cross-border solidarity, vote on the union’s future, and elect leadership for the next… pic.twitter.com/lobFP4Boqp
— AFM (@The_AFM) June 23, 2026
American Federation of Teachers:
AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social joins @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @ramirez.house.gov and other leaders to announce legislation to guarantee a living wage. Press conference is about to start. Stream live! www.youtube.com/live/B_WpteT...
[image or embed]— AFT (@aft.org) June 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
American Postal Workers Union:
Final call! This Friday is the last day you can sign up for the Leadership Institute! Hone your skills and grow into a great leader – apply today! Visit https://t.co/GyC9uMxTYV pic.twitter.com/V4CcAhwF33
— The American Postal Workers Union - APWU (@APWUnational) June 24, 2026
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA:
Newly elected Flight Attendant Officers from Alaska, Envoy, ATI, Endeavor, Frontier, Hawaiian, Norse, Omni, Piedmont, PSA, and United gathered for a three-day New Officer Orientation ahead of the start of their terms on July 1, 2026.
Welcome, Officers-elect! pic.twitter.com/tfY4MponGj— AFA-CWA (@afa_cwa) June 22, 2026
Boilermakers:
👩🏭 Save the date #Boilermakers. This year's Trades Women Build Nations Conference is October 9-11, in Houston, Texas.
⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR - You must register FIRST to receive access to the discounted hotel room booking link.
Registration is now open: https://t.co/IYkwpFyCtp pic.twitter.com/2z0SRcFoap— Boilermakers Union (@boilermakernews) June 25, 2026
Bricklayers:
From scrolling to building! Aidan Kennedy discovered our #apprenticeship program on social media and is now sharing his learning experience at BAC Local 1 NY. We look forward to watching his growth and success in the trade! #UnionProud #SkilledTrades pic.twitter.com/H41u2bkyql
— Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union (@IUBAC) June 25, 2026
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists:
GIVE NO GROUND WE BLED FOR! #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/jjXSP79qbZ
— CBTU (@CBTU72) June 17, 2026
Communications Workers of America:
Congratulations to @uwotc_official! We are so happy to have them in the CWA family. https://t.co/BIYwV4edYA
— CWA (@CWAUnion) June 24, 2026
Department for Professional Employees:
ICYMI: Ocean State Media employees in Rhode Island voted to form a union with @sagaftra.org. www.wbur.org/news/2026/06...
[image or embed]— Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (@dpeaflcio.bsky.social) June 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Electrical Workers:
Our lineworkers are America's heroes, keeping the lights on through wind, rain, heat, and cold. Proud to thank @SenCortezMasto and @SenKevinCramer for their bipartisan leadership in designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Appreciation Day
— IBEW (@IBEW) June 25, 2026
Fire Fighters:
🔥 #OnThisDay in 2021, #IAFF members were on the ground in Surfside, FL, after the tragic Champlain Towers collapse.
The IAFF delivered P-100 respirators to protect those working the pile and partnered with @univmiami to test the air for toxins and carcinogens. pic.twitter.com/4XoWvyRJtF— International Association of Fire Fighters (@IAFFofficial) June 24, 2026
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers:
In SMART, we organize to win the work that members rely on. That was proven in Chicago: Through strong teamwork from rank-and-file members and local staff, Local 73 successfully reclaimed multiple rooftop unit replacement projects for a UNION contractor: https://t.co/qcRSflkP1a
— SMART Union (@smartunionworks) June 25, 2026
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers:
IFPTE + CLC = UNION SOLIDARITY! We proud to fight with @PresidentCLC and Canada's working families. pic.twitter.com/N6vX6s7rZQ
— IFPTE (@IFPTE) June 14, 2026
International Union of Police Associations:
Fort Myers Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6065 Member Officer Urena and K9 Scout just underwent some important training with other statewide K9 staff. https://t.co/9Rgoo3cCX6
— International Union Of Police Associations (@IUPA34233) June 25, 2026
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement:
LCLAA responds to the Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Temporary Protected Status. Today, the courts green-lighted the Trump administration to initiate mass deportations of our Haitian and Syrian brothers and sisters pic.twitter.com/M66Uhi9Vvi
— LCLAA (@LCLAA) June 25, 2026
Laborers:
Workers who have followed the law, paid taxes, raised families, and helped build America deserve certainty, not political limbo.
LIUNA stands with our TPS members and calls on Congress to act. Temporary protections are no substitute for permanent solutions. It's time to pass… pic.twitter.com/aZIql5GA35— LIUNA (@LIUNA) June 25, 2026
Machinists:
The IAM applauds @SenatorDurbin and @SenDuckworth for calling on Dana Inc. to bargain in good faith over the closure of its Robinson, Ill., facility.
Our members deserve respect, a fair transition, and a seat at the table.https://t.co/ZzicqQydg3— IAM Union (@IAM_Union) June 25, 2026
Major League Baseball Players Association:
Statement from the MLBPA on the Earthquakes in Venezuela pic.twitter.com/tYcPiGfffk
— MLBPA (@MLBPA) June 25, 2026
Major League Soccer Players Association:
Today, we celebrate freedom, culture, and community. Happy Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/i49JWPpXk5
— MLSPA (@MLSPA) June 19, 2026
Maritime Trades Department:
Waiver Jeopardizes U.S. Maritime Careershttps://t.co/dlJy7VHv41@AMPmaritime
— Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO (@Maritime_Trades) June 24, 2026
National Air Traffic Controllers Association:
NATCA members and retirees recently attended the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations annual conference in Bucharest, Romania, from April 20-24, 2026. This year’s event marked IFATCA’s 65th annual conference. https://t.co/5QnsvM7O4w pic.twitter.com/lPxyc3zYy2
— NATCA (@NATCA) June 24, 2026
National Association of Letter Carriers:
After Spokane, WA Branch 442 member Tony LeClaire was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and entered comfort care, his fellow letter carriers made sure he knew how much his 27 years of service meant in a show of love and solidarity. 💙https://t.co/nz0FlxYlhh
— Letter Carriers (@NALC_National) June 22, 2026
National Day Laborer Organizing Network:
Supreme Court Clears the Way for One of the Largest Mass De-Documentations in U.S. History
The justices’ shameful 6-3 decision effectively destroys the decades-old humanitarian program that has allowed migrants from troubled countries to lawfully live and work in the US…— NDLON (@NDLON) June 25, 2026
National Domestic Workers Alliance:
Exactly 🫶 https://t.co/tA82JEFXpy
— Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) June 16, 2026
National Hockey League Players’ Association:
NHLPA Goals & Dreams proudly donated more than $750,000 in hockey gear this season, with 1,300 sets given to more than 75 organizations across 10 countries: https://t.co/SZ3A3izeRO #NHLPAGnD pic.twitter.com/pdrPUPgHH4
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) June 23, 2026
National Nurses United:
MedStar Washington Hospital Center delivers more babies than any other hospital in D.C. — and now it's closing its postpartum unit.
This decision will disproportionately harm Black mothers and babies. Nurses are fighting back. #PeopleOverProfit pic.twitter.com/hnHV5LWit2— National Nurses United (@NationalNurses) June 24, 2026
National Taxi Workers Alliance:
What an honor to have the solidarity of @FrencHMonTanA! We will never forget your kindness and generosity toward our member Noureddine Bitat.
Thank you to everyone who has donated to Noureddine’s @gofundme and to MDMotivator and to all the amazing folks whose tireless work and… https://t.co/el4Wwuwwd9— NY Taxi Workers (@NYTWA) June 18, 2026
NFL Players Association:
Having experienced the game as both a player and head coach, @JasonGarrett knows why prioritizing grass fields for NFL players is worth the cost.
(Via: @UpAndAdamsShow) pic.twitter.com/eJomrb1Ovv— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 23, 2026
North America's Building Trades Unions:
The wait is over! Visit the TradesFutures website NOW to register for TWBN 2026. See you in Houston!https://t.co/YhrM82C3dW pic.twitter.com/rtUQoLSMow
— The Building Trades (@NABTU) June 25, 2026
Painters and Allied Trades:
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades General President Jimmy Williams Jr. released the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians:
“Today’s Supreme Court decision regarding Temporary… pic.twitter.com/5bCyic49Tu— IUPAT (@GoIUPAT) June 25, 2026
Professional Hockey Players’ Association:
Doug Messier was a pioneering advocate for the rights of professional hockey players.
We’re proud to name our most prestigious player award in his honor.
Presented annually to the AHL's and ECHL's Most Outstanding Player - as voted by fellow PHPA members - the Doug Messier… pic.twitter.com/ByyydnTZcw— PHPA (@thephpa) June 25, 2026
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union:
A safe workplace is one where you can be your authentic self. Let's make every shop an RWDSU safe space. 🤝 #UnionValues #RespectAtWork #Solidarity pic.twitter.com/iaBtyIPSfS
— RWDSU (@RWDSU) June 25, 2026
Roofers and Waterproofers:
Today we signed a 10-year training partnership extension w @washtenawcc to keep our National Instructor Training Program on campus til 2035. This agreement ensures our trainers have access to the best resources + instruction for years to come. https://t.co/9t4qobArrw
— Roofers Union (@roofersunion) June 24, 2026
SAG-AFTRA:
If you work the SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code, your participation is CRUCIAL. Join us on Monday, June 29 at 1 PM PT for a wages and working conditions meeting in preparation for the upcoming negotiations. More info/RSVP here: https://t.co/Fbc9OrYiYz. pic.twitter.com/qXz8cCYC1P
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) June 25, 2026
Service Employees International Union:
Rideshare drivers are winning big from coast to coast. Following the historic recognition of the App Drivers Union in Massachusetts, the California Gig Workers Union is kicking it into high gear in their drive to represent hundreds of thousands Uber and Lyft drivers across the…
— SEIU (@SEIU) June 25, 2026
Solidarity Center:
THE ROAD TO RATIFICATION 🚗 The @ilo has adopted #C193 concerning Decent Work in the Platform Economy, but the journey for workers & their unions & organizations continues. Now, the ILO's member countries must ratify the convention and align its laws with these new standards. 💥 pic.twitter.com/nssp5xtnQ1
— Solidarity Center (@SolidarityCntr) June 25, 2026
The NewsGuild-CWA:
WOOOOO! First Contract!!!!! Way to go @aajcollective_ !!!! https://t.co/XYySxrtM50
— The NewsGuild-CWA (@newsguild) June 16, 2026
Theatrical Stage Employees:
The @IATSE_DEI Committee proudly commemorates #Juneteenth honoring freedom, resilience, & the ongoing pursuit of justice & equality.
We honor the contributions of African American workers to our union & reaffirm our commitment to solidarity, inclusion, & opportunity for all. pic.twitter.com/nNzrCcjaFw— IATSE // #IASolidarity (@IATSE) June 19, 2026
Transport Workers Union:
June 19, 1865. Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the news reached Galveston, Texas. All slaves were finally free.
We celebrate freedom, resilience, and strength. pic.twitter.com/tOt7mD9hcj— TWU (@transportworker) June 20, 2026
Transportation Trades Department:
On International Day of the Seafarer, we honor the skilled maritime workers that move cargo & passengers, and connect us across the globe. Their essential work takes immeasurable sacrifice and dedication.⚓ pic.twitter.com/1dOhFI6f9r
— TTD | America's Transportation Unions (@TTDAFLCIO) June 25, 2026
UAW:
"For the second consecutive year, the UAW bet early on long-shot candidates and won big.
“'Within our own ranks, there is energy and leadership that can take the next step, not just to union office, but to now federal office,' said @UAWRegion9A Director Brandon Mancilla."…— UAW (@UAW) June 25, 2026
Union Veterans Council:
Our Executive Director gets personal on this! #rejecttcava #vanotforsale #Veterans https://t.co/6Lef76EzwX
— Union Veterans Council🪖✊ (@unionveterans) June 23, 2026
UNITE HERE:
🥳 Congrats to the Fika and Slate & Stone Catering workers at the American Swedish Institute on winning their FIRST collective bargaining agreement!
Highlights of the agreement are:
✅ A PENSION!
✅ Union Healthcare
✅ BIG raises and....
✅ More vacation and holidays pic.twitter.com/nxJATcfhSJ— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) June 23, 2026
United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters:
🥎 The countdown is on.
As teams get ready for the next UA Softball Tournament, we’re taking one more look back at the friendships, competition, and memories that keep members coming back year after year.
See you at the ballpark soon. pic.twitter.com/Rb4Zdt2hUx— United Association (@UAPipeTrades) June 25, 2026
United Food and Commercial Workers:
With outside temperatures on the rise, now is the time to make sure employers are taking the steps necessary to protect workers from heat stress and heat-related illness.
Read more about workplace strategies for hot weather safety here: https://t.co/GvYa8P7F5P pic.twitter.com/O7rwtRa8WB— UFCW (@UFCW) June 25, 2026
United Steelworkers:
Congratulations to the workers at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh who voted to join our union! These folks work hard to take care of and find homes for dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. pic.twitter.com/uc3TctkRL3
— United Steelworkers Union (@steelworkers) June 25, 2026
Writers Guild of America East:
Visit wgaeast.org/salons to learn more and join a Salon—member-led groups that work to build community, amplify the voices of underrepresented writers.
[image or embed]— Writers Guild of America East (@wgaeast.bsky.social) June 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM